BBC Radio 4 Extra Schedule Wednesday 8 May 2013

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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 3, The Pirate Islands
  2/5Medley and Kip must battle island inhabitants to save Planet B.
2. 00:30
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 2
  2/10Bernard Marx is a misfit in an ideal society. So why is Lenina attracted to him?
3. 00:45
  MR James—MR James Stories, The Tractate Middoth
  The classic ghost story of Doctor Rant and the strange goings-on in the library.
4. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 7. The Suspects
  7/8The net is closing on Dr Belasco, but Paul Temple and Steve are now in danger.
5. 01:30
  Unofficial Rosie—1. Down These Mean Streets
  1/6Merseyside mum, Rosie Monaghan, has lost her job but she plans to become a private eye.
6. 02:00
  The News Quiz Extra—Series 7, Episode 4
  4/5Featuring jokes, clips and material that you won't have heard in this week's News Quiz.
7. 02:45
  Armando Iannucci - Facts And Fancies—Episode 4
  4/5Armando Iannucci looks at writing books - and environmental damage.
8. 03:00
  Jim Eldridge - Crosswords—Arthur in Bournemouth, or Many Arrived Around (7 Letters)
  1/3Crossword compiler Stephen gets embroiled with lovely widow Penny in this romantic tale.
9. 04:00
  Elvis in Prestwick—Elvis in Prestwick
  1/3By Oliver Emanuel. A shy young girl is dragged to see Elvis by her best friend.
10. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Arabian Afternoons, The Casper Logue Affair
  1/3By Sebastian Baczkiewicz. Diplomat Bob Goldacre loses the businessman he was looking after
11. 05:00
  The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket—Constant Dripping
  An unwelcome visitor turns an absence of water into a trauma. From July 1987.
12. 05:30
  On Baby Street—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6Geraldine hears from a publisher about her book, written behind husband Clifford's back.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 8. The Final Curtain
  8/8Belasco is close to capture, but there's still a trick or two up their sleeve.
2. 06:30
  Unofficial Rosie—2. Following From In Front
  2/6Who is private eye Rosie Monaghan's mystery client, and how do you trail someone?
3. 07:00
  Two Doors Down—Series 3, And It Was All Yellow
  4/4Rory and Evie throw a party while their parents are away and Sally is out to dinner.
4. 07:30
  Down the Line—Series 5, Food and Music
  1/4Spoof phone-in show from the creators of The Fast Show, starring Rhys Thomas.
5. 08:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Rail Strike
  8/12The Lad gets a green signal, but a bumpy ride lies ahead.
6. 08:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 12
  12/14The sound archives of the BBC, and noises animals make. With Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie.
7. 09:00
  After Henry—Series 4, Sunday Lunch
  4/8To steam or not to steam? Sarah and Eleanor argue over potatoes.
8. 09:30
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Tim Key, Micky Flanagan, Bridget Christie and Nick Hancock devise the panel show's rounds.
9. 10:00
  Jim Eldridge - Crosswords—Leonardo in Lyme Regis
  2/3A da Vinci turns up in Dorset - or does it? Crossword compiler Stephen investigates.
10. 11:00
  Elvis in Prestwick—Do You Know Where I Am? by Andrew O'Hagan
  2/3An Ayrshire man remembers the moment in 1960 when his town felt connected to the world.
11. 11:15
  Drama on 4—Arabian Afternoons, The Porter and the Three Ladies
  2/3By Rachel Joyce. If Joe doesn't find an exclusive to please his editor, he'll lose his job
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Rail Strike
  8/12The Lad gets a green signal, but a bumpy ride lies ahead.
2. 12:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 12
  12/14The sound archives of the BBC, and noises animals make. With Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie.
3. 13:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 8. The Final Curtain
  8/8Belasco is close to capture, but there's still a trick or two up their sleeve.
4. 13:30
  Unofficial Rosie—2. Following From In Front
  2/6Who is private eye Rosie Monaghan's mystery client, and how do you trail someone?
5. 14:00
  Kathryn Stockett - The Help—Kathryn Stockett - The Help, Episode 3
  3/10Skeeter wants to write about the lives of black maids in Jackson. Who will be interviewed?
6. 14:15
  Cosmic Quest—Philosopher Scientists
  6/30Greek philosopher Thales thought natural forces cause natural disasters, not acts of gods.
7. 14:30
  Michael Palin - Hemingway's Chair—Episode 3
  3/10As pressure mounts at work, Martin finds himself being challenged in his private life too.
8. 14:45
  Claire Rayner - How Did I Get Here From There?—Episode 3
  3/5Claire Rayner reads her life story, recounting unhappy times spent in 1950s Toronto.
9. 15:00
  Jim Eldridge - Crosswords—Leonardo in Lyme Regis
  2/3A da Vinci turns up in Dorset - or does it? Crossword compiler Stephen investigates.
10. 16:00
  The 4 O'Clock Show—08/05/2013
  Mel hears about the personal flying machines we'll all be buzzing around in in the future.
11. 17:00
  Stilgoe's Around—Clandon Park
  Richard Stilgoe samples the grandeur of the National Trust's Clandon Park.
12. 17:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 3, And It Was All Yellow
  4/4Rory and Evie throw a party while their parents are away and Sally is out to dinner.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Planet B—Series 3, Doing Time
  3/5Held in the world's toughest jail, can Kip escape prison brutality?
2. 18:30
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 3
  3/10Feeling ill at ease, Bernard Marx shares his worries about Lenina with his best friend.
3. 18:45
  MR James—MR James Stories, Lost Hearts
  Derek Jacobi introduces the tale of an orphan's haunted dreams of two ghostly figures.
4. 19:00
  Hancock's Half Hour—Series 2, The Rail Strike
  8/12The Lad gets a green signal, but a bumpy ride lies ahead.
5. 19:30
  I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again—Series 5, Episode 12
  12/14The sound archives of the BBC, and noises animals make. With Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie.
6. 20:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 8. The Final Curtain
  8/8Belasco is close to capture, but there's still a trick or two up their sleeve.
7. 20:30
  Unofficial Rosie—2. Following From In Front
  2/6Who is private eye Rosie Monaghan's mystery client, and how do you trail someone?
8. 21:00
  Elvis in Prestwick—Do You Know Where I Am? by Andrew O'Hagan
  2/3An Ayrshire man remembers the moment in 1960 when his town felt connected to the world.
9. 21:15
  Drama on 4—Arabian Afternoons, The Porter and the Three Ladies
  2/3By Rachel Joyce. If Joe doesn't find an exclusive to please his editor, he'll lose his job
10. 22:00
  Down the Line—Series 5, Food and Music
  1/4Spoof phone-in show from the creators of The Fast Show, starring Rhys Thomas.
11. 22:30
  Les Kelly's Britain—Episode 1
  1/4Are you a 'decent' person? Then this is the show for you as Britain is put to rights.
12. 23:00
  Buy Me Up TV—Series 1, Episode 1
  1/4Eamonn Holmes runs the animal charity telethon.
13. 23:30
  Knocker—Obselejectivitysence
  3/6Market researcher Ian surveys a high-tech future. With Neil Edmond and Paula Wilcox.
14. 23:45
  For One Horrible Moment by Peter Bradshaw—Episode 3
  3/5Will father's lecture on sex dampen our hero's ardour?
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Late
1. 00:00
  Planet B—Series 3, Doing Time
  3/5Held in the world's toughest jail, can Kip escape prison brutality?
2. 00:30
  Aldous Huxley - Brave New World—Episode 3
  3/10Feeling ill at ease, Bernard Marx shares his worries about Lenina with his best friend.
3. 00:45
  MR James—MR James Stories, Lost Hearts
  Derek Jacobi introduces the tale of an orphan's haunted dreams of two ghostly figures.
4. 01:00
  Paul Temple—Paul Temple and Steve, 8. The Final Curtain
  8/8Belasco is close to capture, but there's still a trick or two up their sleeve.
5. 01:30
  Unofficial Rosie—2. Following From In Front
  2/6Who is private eye Rosie Monaghan's mystery client, and how do you trail someone?
6. 02:00
  After Henry—Series 4, Sunday Lunch
  4/8To steam or not to steam? Sarah and Eleanor argue over potatoes.
7. 02:30
  It's Your Round—Series 1, Episode 5
  5/6Tim Key, Micky Flanagan, Bridget Christie and Nick Hancock devise the panel show's rounds.
8. 03:00
  Jim Eldridge - Crosswords—Leonardo in Lyme Regis
  2/3A da Vinci turns up in Dorset - or does it? Crossword compiler Stephen investigates.
9. 04:00
  Elvis in Prestwick—Do You Know Where I Am? by Andrew O'Hagan
  2/3An Ayrshire man remembers the moment in 1960 when his town felt connected to the world.
10. 04:15
  Drama on 4—Arabian Afternoons, The Porter and the Three Ladies
  2/3By Rachel Joyce. If Joe doesn't find an exclusive to please his editor, he'll lose his job
11. 05:00
  Stilgoe's Around—Clandon Park
  Richard Stilgoe samples the grandeur of the National Trust's Clandon Park.
12. 05:30
  Two Doors Down—Series 3, And It Was All Yellow
  4/4Rory and Evie throw a party while their parents are away and Sally is out to dinner.

Thursday 9 May 2013